August 12, 2010
This afternoon approximately 140 yds. of concrete was trucked to the site as two basement walls were set. This seems like a milestone to me.
You can observe continued screening of the dirt to take out large rocks in preparation to backfill the basement and set the stage for the main floor of the building. Sewer and underground plumbing is complete, a sorter tunnel dug for future equipment that will automatically check in and sort materials as patrons return them, the west elevator pit is formed and digging is being done to allow for north/south power lines to be lowered and placed underground.
The construction tasks are very visible at this juncture so it is a good time for those who like big trucks and equipment to get a close-up view of how things are done. Construction is on schedule.
Library News: Children’s programming begins in September. We just received a large order of new fiction material so an excellent selection will be on the floor in a few days. Thanks to all of you, and especially our high school youth council, who made up a successful summer reading program. More than twice as many residents participated this year! Keep on reading.